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Fall 2024

Fall 2024

Return of the Elk

Portraits of the Great Smoky Mountains’ elk, a species restored to our region by a park conservation project

What's in a Name?

Throughout Western North Carolina, activists are cultivating a movement to reawaken history through place naming

In Search of Mushrooms

Abundantly growing in Appalachia, fungi can be found throughout WNC. Here’s our guide to safely finding—and growing—your own in our backyard.

Grab A Bite

Five pick-your-own orchards ready for a fall harvest

Carved in Wonder

Artist Drew Langsner merges purpose and style with wooden sculptures

Art Goes High Tech

Jaime Byrd gallery embraces augmented reality

Blooming Red and Orange

Where to find Western North Carolina’s iconic fall colors in 2024

True Stories

Local authors shine in five new nonfiction offerings

Do Good

Three nonprofits to volunteer with this season

Trail Guide - A New Path

Catawba Falls Trail

Taking a Step Forward

Meet Asheville-based custom bespoke shoemaker Deborah Robertson

The Climb

Savoring the past on Grandfather Mountain’s Classic Trail Corridor

Well Paired

The second home in our Lake Toxaway series, this getaway mountain lodge is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle

Born and Brewed

A new non-alcoholic beer brand debuts in WNC

Bun Times

In recognition of National Cheeseburger Day, celebrated on September 18, we’ve compiled a few spots known to locals as having some of the best burgers in Western North Carolina

What’s On Tap

Get to know Innovation Brewing’s beer maste

New & Notable - Fall 2024

From elegant, curated food and spirits offered in chic, boutique hotels to a mile-high eatery offering splendid mountain and valley views, and a cafe and market catering to hungry trail enthusiasts

WNC Weddings Fall 2024

Love It! - Fall 2024

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Last Page - Lynne Hobaica and Rickie Barnett

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